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Battle on the home front
Food, shopping, swimming lessons, doctor visits — it’s all more complicated and costly for same-sex parents in the military.
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Fund-raising from employees raises ethical concerns
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Some elected officials in Mass. are accepting thousands of dollars from their employees, although they say they are not pressuring those workers to contribute.
Patriots opt not to use franchise tag
It is the first time since 2008 that the team has not used the tag to designate a franchise player.
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Explore the College of Cardinals
Learn more about the cardinals who will select the next pope.
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GOP Senate hopefuls won’t refuse outside ads
The three Republican candidates in the US Senate primary rejected a proposal to bar outside groups from running TV ads or sending mailers in the election campaign.
BU suspends fraternity in wake of student death
Boston University suspended a fraternity Monday for hosting an off-campus house party where a student was found unconscious and later died.
FCC supports unlocking cellphones
The Federal Communications Commission said it would urge Congress to allow users to unlock their phones in order to switch providers.
Judge rules against Bulger immunity for murders
Judge rules against Bulger immunity for murdersThe ruling today delivered a major blow to James “Whitey’’ Bulger’s defense.
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Doubront makes spring training debut
Felix Doubront pitched his first outing of the spring and Jose Iglesias had two doubles in a 5-1 win over the Rays.
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YouthHarbors finds shelter for homeless adult students
The program fills an urgent need in student homelessness and provides assistance to young adults struggling to make it on their own.
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Nation & World
Biden says Obama ‘is not bluffing’ about Iran threat
Joe Biden vowed Monday that the US won’t back down from its pledge to use military action to thwart Iran’s nuclear program should all other options fail.
Politics
A new take on ‘Mrs. President,’ Abigail Adams
Adams will be featured on a C-SPAN series that examines the private lives and public roles of presidential spouses.
Business
Obama taps two from Mass. for energy, EPA posts
The president today nominated Ernest Moniz as energy secretary and Gina McCarthy as EPA chief.
Arts
Music Review
Denk carries audience through a masterful maze
Superb and insightful pianist Jeremy Denk played at Jordan Hall on Saturday night.
Health and wellness
MD Mama
Ear infections don’t necessarily require antibiotics
Many ear infections are caused by viruses and will get better without antibiotics.
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Ski season
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Ski seasonBeginning in the 1930s, New England ski trails quickly expanded, and today skiing isn’t the quaint small business it once was.